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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThese arrangements are clearly subject to a variety of commercial contracts and arrangements between businesses. As to the suggestion of our having a debate, I invite the hon.…06 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThat may be an excellent subject for an Adjournment debate and, therefore, for a close discussion with the responsible Minister. I will certainly join the hon. Lady in…06 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman will no doubt be aware of the extensive industrial strategy that the Government have committed to. He will be aware of the reduction in corporation tax rates…06 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for drawing attention to the schools that he referred to, particularly Whitehill Secondary School, and the competition that was won around the greening…06 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am pleased that the hon. Lady has raised that matter, because there are a number of companies out there who purport to do things which, apparently, are too complicated to do for…06 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for his question, and for mentioning my right hon. Friend the Member for South Holland and The Deepings (Sir John Hayes) again; may I say once again what a…06 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend, who is a great champion for his local hospital, raises the issue of smaller A&E units in general. We are, of course, investing the largest cash amount in the…06 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIf I may say so, Mr Speaker, both your interjection on this matter and my previous answers cover the hon. Gentleman’s point.06 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI congratulate my right hon. Friend on his work in this area and on his chairmanship of the Global TB Caucus. The Government recognise the importance of the Global Fund to Fight…06 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI think it is fair to say that our Prime Minister has done a huge amount to ensure that we reassure those EU nationals who live in our country that they are not only entirely…06 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI echo my hon. Friend’s warm comments about our time together on the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee. I remember that time with fondness, when he and I worked on a lot of…06 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am sure there are many light-hearted and satirical moments in the House—too many for any producer of any film to get their head around, I would imagine. However, whether we…06 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises an excellent point, and I do of course join him in paying tribute to Diane McGregor, Sandra McLennan and the amazing band of volunteers for their outstanding…06 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIndeed I have. I would like to pay tribute to my right hon. Friend the Member for South Northamptonshire (Andrea Leadsom). In so doing, Mr Speaker, may I say that I hope that we…06 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thank the hon. Lady for her comments, and particularly for welcoming me to my new role. I very much look forward to the great pleasure of working closely with her in the weeks…06 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right: we should seek whatever means we can to pay tribute to those who fought on our behalf in the second world war. He mentioned the planting of…06 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI believe I am right in saying that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office provides travel advice online, so that those who are considering travelling to certain parts of the world…06 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Lady raises a very important matter, particularly in the context of her constituent. The Government fund support for those with disabilities and long-term health…06 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 10 June will include: Monday 10 June—Remaining stages of the National Insurance Contributions (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials)…06 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThat is probably best a question for Scotland questions, which are on Wednesday 19 June.06 Jun 2019